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Figure Drawing Using Stick Figures and Manekin
When learning figure drawing, the stick-figure approach to sketching the human body is an old but reliable method. You can achieve far more action in your sketches by using the stick figure as a start in attempting to capture movement. By roughly indicating head, rib cage, and pelvic areas, more resemblance to the human figure can be shown. It is only a short step, then, to reshaping the arms and legs to complete the figure. Figure Drawing with the Manekin A manikin can be a big help in figure drawing. There are several types available, and two popular models are shown here. These 2 manikins are useful for anatomical study and for experiments with light as an aid in revealing form and shading. The "square" manekin sketches are designed to show the plane structure of the human figure. You can learn a great deal about the large masses of the figure by placing the manikin in various positions, and that will be the foundation for you to start drawing from life.
There is also an alternative to using manekins as models for your drawings. It's a bit more expensive, but it's cheaper than paying a model for your paintings. The alternative is called Virtual Poses (a new window will open) and it is a very smart electronic product that replaces human models. You see... drawing with a manekin is a good start, but when you are really serious about drawing people, you should consider using something more realistic. Unfortunately, a model can be expensive (unless he/she is willing to do it for free!). Virtual Poses is like having your own human model available at your request, and you can rotate the image to see the same model from a variety of angles (360 degrees). Click here, and check out the sample by left clicking on the model image. Check it out. If you're really serious about figure drawing, Virtual Poses may be something you want to add to your wish list.
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